David and Victoria Beckham donate £1million to Ukraine emergency UNICEF appeal

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a chilling warning to the West and Russian "traitors" in a strange rant that mentioned oysters, midges and gender freedoms. The warning came in the form of a high octane television address almost three weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine.

For more shocking stories from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters hereThose immediately impacted by the cancelled services on Thursday include passengers booked onto any of the 14 journeys scheduled to sail between Dover and Calais and another three between Liverpool and Dublin.Not only will Brits heading out of the country for a jolly be affected but according to one Twitter user, Ukraine charity efforts will be too.

More than 40 percent of households in West Dunbartonshire are now living in fuel poverty.

Humza Yousaf has claimed this week is the ‘toughest’ yet for the NHS since the pandemic struck.

UK broadcasters ITV and STV have announced that they will stage a live concert later this month to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.Performers taking part are set to be announced in the run up to the concert, although organisers have said that they are aiming for “a unique event spreading a message of hope and support”, with a mixture of music performances and short films.Produced by Livewire Pictures, with radio company Global on board as media partner and Marks & Spencer as headline sponsor, all sponsorship and advertising revenue generated by the event will be donated to the DEC appeal – which should raise around £3 million.“Music is a very powerful tool when it comes to showing support and solidarity, and at ITV we are proud and privileged to be working with Livewire Pictures, Global, M&S and the DEC on such an important and necessary fundraising event”, says Katie Rawcliffe, Head Of Entertainment Commissioning at ITV.Meanwhile, Kelly Williams and Simon Daglish – Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director at ITV Commercial – add: “As we’ve witnessed the horrific events unfolding before our eyes we want to work with brands to show our industry’s support and raise as much money as possible for the millions of people affected by this crisis.

Gabrielle Union has hit out at the Walt Disney Company over its decision to take a soft stance regarding the “Don’t Say Gay” bill banning Florida teachers in classes up to third grade from talking about LGBTQIA+ issues with their students.

Vladimir Putin has been humiliated after a kidnapped Ukrainian mayor has been freed from Russian soldiers. Melitopol mayor Ivan Fedorov was reportedly abducted by Putin's forces in their siege of the city as Russia wages war on Ukraine.

Piers Morgan, Victoria Coren-Mitchell and Susie Dent have shared their happiness after Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was freed from Iran. Nazanin will return to her husband and seven-year-old daughter in the UK after being held in Iran since 2016. She was accused of plotting to overthrow their government, which she has always denied.

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Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine will soon stall, as his faltering war machine is crippled by poor communications, outmoded tactics and devastatingly low morale.But even if the advancing columns of Russian tanks were to withdraw, Ukrainians’ misery might not be over.Dr Mike Martin, from The Department of War Studies at King's College in London, says that Putin’s most recent moves – such as signing up mercenaries from Syria and the Central African Republic to reinforce his demoralised troops - are “signs of desperation”.He rejected the notion that Middle Eastern and African fighters could boost the Russian war effort, claiming “they can’t tip up into a new theatre without kit and do anything except get massacred". But, Dr Martin warns, the next big danger for Ukraine could be civil war.

Animal welfare experts are appealing for a home for Ted, a friendly one-year-old Shar-Pei currently staying at Dogs Trust West Calder.

Less than a month remains until the deadline of a new historical writing competition for Perthshire.

A 12-year-old girl tragically died after playing on swings in a park with her brother, sister and cousins. Phoebe Smith collapsed with a burst brain aneurysm as her mum, auntie and uncle sat watching the children play.

Crewe Alex boss David Artell has said his side must dust themselves down and go again when they face Bolton Wanderers this weekend after feeling his side was let down by the officials in their loss to Wigan Athletic.

Vladimir Putin sent a warning to oligarchs and the West in televised address that brought up oysters, gender and midges.

A set of jewellery will raise more than £1,000 to help the humanitarian relief effort in Ukraine.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 has reverberated across the film industry locally and globally.

Crisis talks were held in Dumfries today as the region prepares to welcome Ukrainian refugees fleeing war in their homeland.

Madonna looked sensational in the skimpy two-piece swimwear as she strutted her stuff down a sandy pathway with a blue beach bag placed firmly under her arm.Lourdes wore her long dark hair in two plaited pigtails and a green bucket hat over the top of her head as she showcased her curvacious body in the outfit.She added a dash of sparkle to her accessories wearing layered gold necklaces and opted to go makeup-free to complete her look.Model Lourdes is Madonna's eldest child and came from her relationship with fitness trainer Carlos Leon.Madonna is also mum to Rocco with ex-husband Guy Ritchie, and adoptive children David, Mercy, and twins Esther and Stella from Malawi.The chart-topping star has previously opened up about her close bond with her daughter and how she sees her as "insanely talented".Talking to Vogue she said: "I'm green with envy because she's incredible at everything she does – she's an incredible dancer, she's a great actress, she plays the piano beautifully, she's way better than me in the talent department."But does she have the same drive that I have? No. But she also has a mother, and I didn't.

World War Three may “have already started”.Zelensky was speaking to journalists after his address to the US Congress last night. After repeating his call for a no-fly zone over Ukraine, in a bid to stop Russia's invasion, he then gave a stark warning about all out war.

Chelsea will have to play the remainder of their Champions League fixtures behind closed doors due to sanctions against Roman Abramovich.Thomas Tuchel's side beat French Champions Lille on Wednesday evening to advance to the quarter-finals. Chelsea were able to have fans in attendance for the clash as the tickets that had been sold had been done so before 10 March.